As this page is developed, you will find web sites, lessons, interactive activities, and more for you to use with your curriculum. Remember, the idea with using technology in the classroom is not to reinvent the wheel but to supplement to things you already do!
Websites
Human Anatomy OnlineWelcome to inner exploration of Human Anatomy. Each topic has animations, 100’s of graphics, and thousands of descriptive links. Study the anatomy of the human body. It’s fun, interactive, and an ideal reference site for students or those who just
want to know more about the medical descriptions used by doctors and nurses.
ThinkfinityThinkfinity.org makes it easy for educators to enhance their classroom instruction with lesson plans, interactive activities and other online resources. Thinkfinity.org also provides a wealth of educational and literacy resources for students, parents and after-school programs. All of Thinkfinity.org's 55,000 standards-based K-12 lesson plans, student materials, interactive tools and reference materials are reviewed by the nation's leading education organizations to ensure that content is accurate, up-to-date, unbiased and appropriate for students.
Visible BodyArgosy's Visible Body is the most comprehensive human anatomy visualization tool available today.
This entirely Web-delivered application offers an unparalleled understanding of human anatomy.
The Visible Body includes 3D models of over 1,700 anatomical structures, including all major organs
and systems of the human body.
Phun - 2D Physics SandboxPhun is a free game like 2D physics sandbox where you can play with physics like never before. The playful synergy of science and art is novel, and makes Phun as educational as it is entertaining.
Science Fair CentralResources for parents and students for science fair projects and activities.
Biology in MotionOriginal, entertaining, interactive biology learning activities.
An interactive and fun way to teach biological concepts.
CHANCE: Connecting Humans & Nature through Conservation ExperiencesCHANCE(Connecting Humans And Nature through Conservation Experiences) is a coordinated effort and partnership between The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) that addresses the need to train Pennsylvania 9th - 12th grade teachers in environmental science and ecology.
Virtual Pig DissectionA warning before entering the Virtual Pig Dissection - Be aware that clicking the link will open up a new browser window that will look different than the window you're used to seeing. This has been specifically designed to do this and there is nothing wrong with your monitor. We are in complete control. We control the horizontal, the vertical, and the browser. We control all that you see and hear. Prepare yourself for, the VPD.
Virtual Frog DissectionEach page explores a step in the frog dissection process, beginning with the materials set up, and concluding with a review and quiz. Each step is illustrated with images and links to additional facts, movies and activities.
Virtual Earthworm DissectionThe following images are designed to help you review materials you studied in the laboratory. These images can be most useful to you if you try to identify labelled structures before clicking to obtain answers. Provided by Cornell University.
Virtual Perch & Crayfish Dissections
The name of this "learning tool" is called Seafood Surgery. In this clever interactive lesson students will dissect either a perch or a crayfish. They become aware of external and internal structures. This is brought to us by a tremendous site called TryScience. This site is a well done combination of home and online experiments, field trips, and lots of other fun stuff.
Virtual Cow Eye Dissection
At the Exploratorium, we dissect cows’ eyes to show people how an eye works. This Web site shows photos and videos of a dissection. If you try this at home, wash your hands after the dissection. Wear latex gloves if you have cuts in your hands.
Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
Our simulation of the dissection of the fetal pig was designed to provide an alternative exercise for students in our introductory biology class as well as provide review material for students prior to their lab practical exam.
Virtual Cat Dissection
This virtual dissection can be used in place of an in-lab dissection.
Virtual Owl Pellet Dissection
Have you ever wondered what an owl eats? Visit this site to dissect an owl pellet and discover what types of organisms an owl eats.
Virtual Sheep Brain Dissection
By dissecting the brain of a sheep, an animal in which structure and function are similiar to our own, we can see where memory processes take place. Throughout our lives, our memories are constantly being formulated, accessed, and filtered by the brain. Fleeting electrochemical connections made between brain cells help us remember the thoughts, skills, and experiences and knowledge that make each of us unique.
Virtual Knee Surgery
Take on the role of the Surgeon throughout a total knee replacement surgery. In this exciting new activity, you get to diagnose 5 different knee replacement patients. I have seen this in action in the classroom and could not believe how on task the students were!
Biology 4 Kids!
Thanks for visiting! Right now you're on BIOLOGY4KIDS.COM. If you are looking for basic biology information, stay on this site. It's not just biology for kids, it's for everyone. We have information on cell structure, cell function, scientific studies, plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and other life science topics. If you're still not sure what to click, try our site map that lists all of the topics on the site. If you surf and get lost in all of the information, use the search function on the side of the pages.
CELLS Alive!
CELLS Alive! was named one of the Top 25 Science and Technology Sites. It features actual images of cells of virtuall any type including cells going through mitosis and meiosis. Students can see the cell cycle in action as well as view Cell Cams.
Red Gold: The epic story of blood
Go on an interactive journey of how blood is made by the body. Stunning pictures and multimedia animations show the process in action. Also learn about the history of blood how it was used during war and how the blood supply is taken care of.
Chemistry: The Science in Context Online Textbook
Developed specifically for Chemistry: The Science in Context by a team of highly-qualified chemistry educators, this student resource offers a thorough review of chapter concepts. Engaging animated tutorials help students visualize dynamic processes; many of these also feature interactive practice exercises that help develop quantitative skills.
Punnett Squares
Students can use this site to explore Punnett Squares in an interactive environment. Examples are shown with sample problems.
Punnett Square Calculator
Use this online tool to build a Punnett Square. It will solve it showing percentages, frequencies, and genotypes.
Cell Biology Animation
One word about this site...Remarkable! Superior animations on everything from transcription to the Krebs Citric Acid Cycle. Students can see and understand cellular processes that are difficult to explain in the classroom from a book.
Journey through the Universe Journey though the Universe programming is supported by a curriculum library of Grade K-12 Education Modules—compendia of inquiry-based, hands-on lessons at elementary, middle, and high school levels—that are used as the curriculum for community-wide programming. Five Modules are currently available covering topics such as exploration of the Solar System, galaxy, and Universe; Earth systems science; the search for extraterrestrial life; building a permanent human presence in space; and engineering interplanetary spacecraft.Each Module includes an Education Unit at three (K-4, 5-8, 9-13) or four (K-2, 3-4, 5-8, 9-13) grade levels. Each Unit contains lessons comprised of content overviews, pre-knowledge assessment, inquiry-based hands-on activities, assessment rubrics, resource listings, student worksheet masters, and answer keys. Typically each Unit also contains a lesson to be done with family at home, and a lesson specifically dedicated to the process of science. Each lesson is developed from the National Science Education Standards with a focus on a specific standard. Two Modules (Voyage and Staying Cool) also address AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Lessons are designed to develop conceptual understanding through activities that seamlessly integrate content and process. Lessons are instructionally designed to support facilitation of inquiry-based learning.
Hippocampus - Homework & Study Help
Hippocampus offers multimedia lessons to help you with your instruction, homework, and studies. You can browse multimedia lessons or complete courses, and find help with topics covered in popular textbooks. Most of the textbooks used in Pennsylvania are found here in an interactive format. Sorry, no laguage arts at this time.
learningscience.org
Using the National Science Education Standards as our framework, we feature the best science interactives and resources from around the world. Choose from Physical Science, Life Science, Earth & Space, Science & Tech, Science & Society, Nature of Science, and Science as Inquiry.
Celestia
The free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions. Celestia runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Unlike most planetarium software, Celestia doesn't confine you to the surface of the Earth. You can travel throughout the solar system, to any of over 100,000 stars, or even beyond the galaxy. All movement in Celestia is seamless; the exponential zoom feature lets you explore space across a huge range of scales, from galaxy clusters down to spacecraft only a few meters across. A 'point-and-goto' interface makes it simple to navigate through the universe to the object you want to visit. Celestia is expandable. Celestia comes with a large catalog of stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and spacecraft. If that's not enough, you can download dozens of easy to install add-ons with more objects.
BBC Science & Earth
This new site produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation features radioclips, footage, and more as they voyage and explore Planet Earth. Unfortunately some content is not available due to viewing restrictions set by the BBC.
Digital Morphology
The Digital Morphology library is a dynamic archive of information on digital morphology and high-resolution X-ray computed tomography of biological specimens. Browse through the site and see spectacular imagery and animations and details on the morphology of many representatives of the Earth's biota.
The eSkeletons Project
The eSkeletons Project website is devoted to the study of human and primate comparative anatomy. It offers a unique set of digitized versions of skeletons in 2-D and 3-D in full color, animations, and much supplemental information. The user can navigate through the various regions of the skeleton and view all orientations of each element along with muscle and joint information. eSkeletons enables you to view the bones of both human and non-human primates ranging from the gorilla to the tiny mouse lemur. All of the large apes are represented as well as other species from different parts of the world. Many of these primates are rare or endangered species.
Tissues of Life
This "learning tool" is a complete web site called Tissues of Life. Here students get to play, explore, meet, and visit all different ways to learn about the four major types of tissue in the human body. This cleverly designed site was developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota. A great site.
Columbia Brain Atlas
Although this is a challenging site, the visual information that it presents about the brain is unmatched. The name of this "learning tool" is called the Columbia Brain Atlas. This site is designed for neuroscience researchers, but allows students to see how different imaging tools can allow us to see different aspects of the brain. Just click the start button when you get here.
The ChemCollective
The Chemistry Collective is a collection of virtual labs, scenario-based learning activities, and concepts tests which can be incorporated into a variety of teaching approaches as pre-labs, alternatives to textbook homework, and in-class activities for individuals or teams. It is organized by a group of faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon University for college and high school teachers who are interested in using, assessing, and/or creating engaging online activities for chemistry education.
Human Anatomy Online
Excellent site for the study of the human body. Detailed descriptions of body parts.
HyperPhysics
This site was honored because of its comprehensive coverage of most of physics, the creative use of multimedia and linking, and the impact it has had on students worldwide. Online tutorials cover a wide range of physics topics, including modern physics and astronomy. Material is organized through extensive concept maps. Hosted by Georgia State University.
As this page is developed, you will find web sites, lessons, interactive activities, and more for you to use with your curriculum. Remember, the idea with using technology in the classroom is not to reinvent the wheel but to supplement to things you already do!
Websites
Human Anatomy OnlineWelcome to inner exploration of Human Anatomy. Each topic has animations, 100’s of graphics, and thousands of descriptive links. Study the anatomy of the human body. It’s fun, interactive, and an ideal reference site for students or those who just
want to know more about the medical descriptions used by doctors and nurses.
ThinkfinityThinkfinity.org makes it easy for educators to enhance their classroom instruction with lesson plans, interactive activities and other online resources. Thinkfinity.org also provides a wealth of educational and literacy resources for students, parents and after-school programs. All of Thinkfinity.org's 55,000 standards-based K-12 lesson plans, student materials, interactive tools and reference materials are reviewed by the nation's leading education organizations to ensure that content is accurate, up-to-date, unbiased and appropriate for students.
Visible BodyArgosy's Visible Body is the most comprehensive human anatomy visualization tool available today.
This entirely Web-delivered application offers an unparalleled understanding of human anatomy.
The Visible Body includes 3D models of over 1,700 anatomical structures, including all major organs
and systems of the human body.
Phun - 2D Physics SandboxPhun is a free game like 2D physics sandbox where you can play with physics like never before. The playful synergy of science and art is novel, and makes Phun as educational as it is entertaining.
Science Fair CentralResources for parents and students for science fair projects and activities.
Biology in MotionOriginal, entertaining, interactive biology learning activities.
An interactive and fun way to teach biological concepts.
CHANCE: Connecting Humans & Nature through Conservation ExperiencesCHANCE(Connecting Humans And Nature through Conservation Experiences) is a coordinated effort and partnership between The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) that addresses the need to train Pennsylvania 9th - 12th grade teachers in environmental science and ecology.
Mr. Martella's Science Site: New Brighton SDThis Science teachers web site features class notes, great Power Point presentations, and project ideas.
Virtual Pig DissectionA warning before entering the Virtual Pig Dissection - Be aware that clicking the link will open up a new browser window that will look different than the window you're used to seeing. This has been specifically designed to do this and there is nothing wrong with your monitor. We are in complete control. We control the horizontal, the vertical, and the browser. We control all that you see and hear. Prepare yourself for, the VPD.
Virtual Frog DissectionEach page explores a step in the frog dissection process, beginning with the materials set up, and concluding with a review and quiz. Each step is illustrated with images and links to additional facts, movies and activities.
Virtual Earthworm DissectionThe following images are designed to help you review materials you studied in the laboratory. These images can be most useful to you if you try to identify labelled structures before clicking to obtain answers. Provided by Cornell University.
Virtual Perch & Crayfish Dissections
The name of this "learning tool" is called Seafood Surgery. In this clever interactive lesson students will dissect either a perch or a crayfish. They become aware of external and internal structures. This is brought to us by a tremendous site called TryScience. This site is a well done combination of home and online experiments, field trips, and lots of other fun stuff.
Virtual Cow Eye Dissection
At the Exploratorium, we dissect cows’ eyes to show people how an eye works. This Web site shows photos and videos of a dissection. If you try this at home, wash your hands after the dissection. Wear latex gloves if you have cuts in your hands.
Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
Our simulation of the dissection of the fetal pig was designed to provide an alternative exercise for students in our introductory biology class as well as provide review material for students prior to their lab practical exam.
Virtual Cat Dissection
This virtual dissection can be used in place of an in-lab dissection.
Virtual Owl Pellet Dissection
Have you ever wondered what an owl eats? Visit this site to dissect an owl pellet and discover what types of organisms an owl eats.
Virtual Sheep Brain Dissection
By dissecting the brain of a sheep, an animal in which structure and function are similiar to our own, we can see where memory processes take place. Throughout our lives, our memories are constantly being formulated, accessed, and filtered by the brain. Fleeting electrochemical connections made between brain cells help us remember the thoughts, skills, and experiences and knowledge that make each of us unique.
Virtual Knee Surgery
Take on the role of the Surgeon throughout a total knee replacement surgery. In this exciting new activity, you get to diagnose 5 different knee replacement patients. I have seen this in action in the classroom and could not believe how on task the students were!
Biology 4 Kids!
Thanks for visiting! Right now you're on BIOLOGY4KIDS.COM. If you are looking for basic biology information, stay on this site. It's not just biology for kids, it's for everyone. We have information on cell structure, cell function, scientific studies, plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and other life science topics. If you're still not sure what to click, try our site map that lists all of the topics on the site. If you surf and get lost in all of the information, use the search function on the side of the pages.
CELLS Alive!
CELLS Alive! was named one of the Top 25 Science and Technology Sites. It features actual images of cells of virtuall any type including cells going through mitosis and meiosis. Students can see the cell cycle in action as well as view Cell Cams.
Red Gold: The epic story of blood
Go on an interactive journey of how blood is made by the body. Stunning pictures and multimedia animations show the process in action. Also learn about the history of blood how it was used during war and how the blood supply is taken care of.
Chemistry: The Science in Context Online Textbook
Developed specifically for Chemistry: The Science in Context by a team of highly-qualified chemistry educators, this student resource offers a thorough review of chapter concepts. Engaging animated tutorials help students visualize dynamic processes; many of these also feature interactive practice exercises that help develop quantitative skills.
Punnett Squares
Students can use this site to explore Punnett Squares in an interactive environment. Examples are shown with sample problems.
Punnett Square Calculator
Use this online tool to build a Punnett Square. It will solve it showing percentages, frequencies, and genotypes.
Cell Biology Animation
One word about this site...Remarkable! Superior animations on everything from transcription to the Krebs Citric Acid Cycle. Students can see and understand cellular processes that are difficult to explain in the classroom from a book.
Journey through the Universe
Journey though the Universe programming is supported by a curriculum library of Grade K-12 Education Modules—compendia of inquiry-based, hands-on lessons at elementary, middle, and high school levels—that are used as the curriculum for community-wide programming. Five Modules are currently available covering topics such as exploration of the Solar System, galaxy, and Universe; Earth systems science; the search for extraterrestrial life; building a permanent human presence in space; and engineering interplanetary spacecraft.Each Module includes an Education Unit at three (K-4, 5-8, 9-13) or four (K-2, 3-4, 5-8, 9-13) grade levels. Each Unit contains lessons comprised of content overviews, pre-knowledge assessment, inquiry-based hands-on activities, assessment rubrics, resource listings, student worksheet masters, and answer keys. Typically each Unit also contains a lesson to be done with family at home, and a lesson specifically dedicated to the process of science.
Each lesson is developed from the National Science Education Standards with a focus on a specific standard. Two Modules (Voyage and Staying Cool) also address AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Lessons are designed to develop conceptual understanding through activities that seamlessly integrate content and process. Lessons are instructionally designed to support facilitation of inquiry-based learning.
Hippocampus - Homework & Study Help
Hippocampus offers multimedia lessons to help you with your instruction, homework, and studies. You can browse multimedia lessons or complete courses, and find help with topics covered in popular textbooks. Most of the textbooks used in Pennsylvania are found here in an interactive format. Sorry, no laguage arts at this time.
learningscience.org
Using the National Science Education Standards as our framework, we feature the best science interactives and resources from around the world. Choose from Physical Science, Life Science, Earth & Space, Science & Tech, Science & Society, Nature of Science, and Science as Inquiry.
Celestia
The free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions. Celestia runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Unlike most planetarium software, Celestia doesn't confine you to the surface of the Earth. You can travel throughout the solar system, to any of over 100,000 stars, or even beyond the galaxy. All movement in Celestia is seamless; the exponential zoom feature lets you explore space across a huge range of scales, from galaxy clusters down to spacecraft only a few meters across. A 'point-and-goto' interface makes it simple to navigate through the universe to the object you want to visit. Celestia is expandable. Celestia comes with a large catalog of stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and spacecraft. If that's not enough, you can download dozens of easy to install add-ons with more objects.
BBC Science & Earth
This new site produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation features radioclips, footage, and more as they voyage and explore Planet Earth. Unfortunately some content is not available due to viewing restrictions set by the BBC.
Digital Morphology
The Digital Morphology library is a dynamic archive of information on digital morphology and high-resolution X-ray computed tomography of biological specimens. Browse through the site and see spectacular imagery and animations and details on the morphology of many representatives of the Earth's biota.
The eSkeletons Project
The eSkeletons Project website is devoted to the study of human and primate comparative anatomy. It offers a unique set of digitized versions of skeletons in 2-D and 3-D in full color, animations, and much supplemental information. The user can navigate through the various regions of the skeleton and view all orientations of each element along with muscle and joint information. eSkeletons enables you to view the bones of both human and non-human primates ranging from the gorilla to the tiny mouse lemur. All of the large apes are represented as well as other species from different parts of the world. Many of these primates are rare or endangered species.
Tissues of Life
This "learning tool" is a complete web site called Tissues of Life. Here students get to play, explore, meet, and visit all different ways to learn about the four major types of tissue in the human body. This cleverly designed site was developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota. A great site.
Columbia Brain Atlas
Although this is a challenging site, the visual information that it presents about the brain is unmatched. The name of this "learning tool" is called the Columbia Brain Atlas. This site is designed for neuroscience researchers, but allows students to see how different imaging tools can allow us to see different aspects of the brain. Just click the start button when you get here.
The ChemCollective
The Chemistry Collective is a collection of virtual labs, scenario-based learning activities, and concepts tests which can be incorporated into a variety of teaching approaches as pre-labs, alternatives to textbook homework, and in-class activities for individuals or teams. It is organized by a group of faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon University for college and high school teachers who are interested in using, assessing, and/or creating engaging online activities for chemistry education.
Fantastic Contraption
A fun online physics game!
Human Anatomy Online
Excellent site for the study of the human body. Detailed descriptions of body parts.
HyperPhysics
This site was honored because of its comprehensive coverage of most of physics, the creative use of multimedia and linking, and the impact it has had on students worldwide. Online tutorials cover a wide range of physics topics, including modern physics and astronomy. Material is organized through extensive concept maps. Hosted by Georgia State University.
HyperChemistry HyperBiology HyperGeophysics
Physics Interactive Simulations - Univ. of Colorado
Fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado.